Lower Trent Conservation
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On average, Conservation Authorities plant more than 2M trees annually through their various tree planting programs and stewardship initiatives. This work helps to mitigate climate change by moderating the effects of drought and flooding, reducing soil erosion, reducing GHGs, sequestering carbon, providing habitat for wildlife, creating recreational opportunities, and providing an essential economic resource.

Lower Trent Conservation News

Seymour Closed for Military Training

Northumberland County is preparing to welcome approximately 800 members of the Canadian Armed Forces for a planned emergency training exercise taking place on April 25–27, 2025. Part of the military training will take place at Seymour Conservation Area, where Lower Trent Conservation will be closing Seymour Conservation Area from April 25 at 2PM –28 for the safety of both users and the participants in the training exercise. Soldiers will not be armed but military personnel and vehicles will be visible in the local area. For safety, public observation of training is not permitted. Please do not enter the training area For more information on the training exercise, please visit Northumberland.ca/MilitaryTraining